Fundraise Up vs Give Lively
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 4.00 more per 100 to the recipient than Fundraise Up.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Fundraise Up in AUD, Give Lively in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Fundraise Up | Give Lively |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | A$93.50 | $97.50★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + A$0.30 | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 3.3 (1)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 46 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | US | US |
| Languages | 18★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 12★ winner | 6 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs A$93.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 3.3 on Trustpilot.
46 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Mid-size and large nonprofits running international online fundraising that want to maximize donation conversion with modern wallets, local payment rails, and multi-currency checkout.
- ✓Conversion-optimized donation checkout adapted from e-commerce best practices.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank debits, and cryptocurrency.
- ✓International, multi-currency checkout with local bank-debit rails (SEPA, BACS, BECS, iDEAL).
- ✓Used by large global nonprofits, signalling enterprise-grade reliability.
US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.
- ✓Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
- ✓Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
- ✓Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
- ✓Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Fundraise Up or Give Lively?
Of every 100 donated, Fundraise Up delivers approximately A$93.50 to the recipient and Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Fundraise Up operates in 46 countries; Give Lively operates in 1.
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